SmarTeach in Ialomita
Locatie Inspectoratul Scolar Ialomita
Course details:
Duration: a 24-hour methodology course on SEL blended ELT (8 x 3-hour session/month)
Location: Inspectoratul Județean Ialomița
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Date |
Topic |
Brief description |
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1 |
January 13th 2024 |
Engaging Learners’ Motivation, Lesson Design (Setting Aims), Classroom Management- |
Group formation, icebreakers and warmers, goal setting, engaging learners
Teacher: Ramona Ruginescu |
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2 |
February 2024 |
Social and Emotional Learning
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SEL: Overview, the role of emotions in learning
Teacher: Marcela Jalba |
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3 |
March |
Getting along with Grammar & Vocabulary |
Teach grammar and vocabulary lessons in creative, engaging, and motivating ways, Assessment & Evaluation
Teacher: Ramona Ruginescu |
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4 |
April 2024 |
Creative & Engaging Ways of exploiting Reading & Listening |
Developing primary and secondary students’ listening and reading skills, Assessment & Evaluation
Teacher: Marcela Jalba |
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5 |
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Creative & Engaging Ways of exploiting Writing/Speaking |
Engage speaking fluency, communication, Assessment & Evaluation
Teacher: Ramona Ruginescu |
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6 |
May 2024
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Understanding and Applying CLIL Methodology (Content and Integrated Language Learning) |
Overview of CLIL Approaches, Principles of CLIL, Learning skills, CLIL Lessons (ideas & activities), Intercultural Awareness in CLIL Lessons, Project work.
Teacher: Marcela Jalba |
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7 |
May 21st 2024 |
Using digital Technology in the Classroom |
Using basic technology in the Classroom, Using video and audio tools
Teacher: Ramona Ruginescu |
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8 |
June 11th 2024 |
Storytelling, Music, Art & Games |
Storytelling techniques, use of music, songs, visuals and fine arts, drama, and movement
Teacher: Marcela Jalba |
The course is suitable for teachers interested to:
· develop more their abilities to teach English in creative, engaging and motivating ways;
· develop SEL techniques;
· use language as an object mediator to self-development;
· help students improve language skills while learning other subjects (CLIL);
· help students develop critical and reflexive thinking;
· develop humanistic techniques to approach holistic education
During the course we will explore ways to approach holistic and humanistic education. We will experience hands on activities you can use in class that make learning touchy, meaningful and relevant for your students. You will get to meet like-minded teachers with whom you can exchange ideas and collaborate. It’s an invitation to challenging our creativity, explore and experience new, innovative techniques in English Language Teaching which stimulate, motivate and increase students’ language and self-development.
A Certificate of attendance will be given to all participants.
She has been teaching English for 16 years in the public school system and has been involved in a lot of projects that helped her develop skills in the field and improve her techniques in order to engage and inspire her students.
Holding a BA in Philology (English -Romanian) – University of Bucharest, she is currently an ELT at “Mihai Viteazul” National College, Slobozia, a teacher trainer but also a mentor in teaching methodology.
She has been attending numerous personal and professional development programs, constantly trying to bring innovation and efficiency in her teaching techniques.
Her main aim as a teacher is being able to convey the English language in an innovative and interesting manner, building a caring, trusting relationship so that her students become their best version but also increase their level of knowledge in a pleasant and stimulating environment.
She has been teaching English for 28 years now, ever since she was a university student. She is a BA Philology graduate, specializing in the Romanian and English languages, and she also has an MA degree in Applied Modern Languages, University of Bucharest. Her academic journey led her to explore the intricate linguistic and cultural dimensions of these two diverse languages.
On the other hand, applied linguistics, as an interdisciplinary field of study that investigates the practical aspects of language use plays a critical role in exploring the connections between linguistics, language education, and culture and it allowed her to trace its influences, to marvel at dialectal and register diversity and gave her the opportunity to become a fair connoisseur of the English language.
Her career journey - teacher of English and inspector for the Modern Languages Dept. at the Ialomița County School Inspectorate - has been one of personal growth, cultural awareness, and professional opportunities, highlighting the importance of philology in preserving linguistic and cultural heritage, primarily.
She is therefore motivated by a deep commitment to education, a desire to enhance language learning, and a dedication to shaping effective curriculum and guidance. Her motivation stems from fostering a conducive learning environment, promoting student development, and contributing to the improvement of educational practices.
